Exceptional location, Unique opportunity. This handsome residence is facing legendary Lafontaine Park, with its inspiring lake and fountain. Vast and luminous, this three-story dwelling presents rare features, such as an impressive interior court (50 feet long) and a double garage. Only minutes away from Mont-Royal Avenue, bustling with delightful cafés, restaurants and trendy boutiques. Near all services: schools, university, hospital, bus and subway. Ideal for nature lovers, eager to walk, run, cycle...or just daydream. La Dolce Vita, your idyllic way of life!
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Exceptional location, unique opportunity First time on the market, this handsome residence, ideally located, is facing iconic Lafontaine Park. From immense balconies gracing the façade, one enjoys an awesome view on the delightful park, inaugurated in 1874 and designed by famed landscape architect Frederik Law Olmsted. Owned by this one family for generations, the triplex has vast dwellings of 7 1/2. Large windows and a skylight impart a pleasant luminosity, even on rainy days. Original wooden mouldings and hardwood floors (maple and oak) spread throughout the apartments, as well as period arcades and elegant stained glass windows, a touch of the Victorian era. To access second and third levels, there is an indoor staircase, rare in the neighbourhood. The basement is over 6' high, and the roof is of white gravel, in accordance with the energy regulation. The ground floor opens on an intimate and sunny yard, impressive with its 50 feet long, ideal for private activities. A double garage, rare in the area, is covered with a second level. Over the garages, the roof is all aluminium. Plateau Mont-Royal is one of the most agreeable districts... bustling and exciting, it offers a variety of delightful restaurants, cafés, trendy boutiques, and all services: schools, university, hospital, bus, subway... When idling in Lafontaine park, nature lovers will enjoy walking, cycling, skating...or simply daydreaming in front of its inspiring lake and water fountain. Ideal for outdoors activities, one might enjoy the tennis courts, or the superb Théâtre de Verdure, featuring concerts, plays and movies. La Dolce Vita...your lifesyle! Historical note: Chief of Police Tanguay this residence was the private property of a prominent Canadian citizen, Sir Alphonse Louis-Joseph Tanguay, Superior Officer of the Bureau, and first Chief of Provincial Police, Quebec, holding this prestigious rank until his retirement in 1924. The residence has remained in the family to this day.
Building details and property interior
Dimensions
25' X 50' irr.
Year constructed
1906
Living area
3,762 ft²
Siding
Brick
Garage
Detached, Double width or more
Basement
6 feet and more, Unfinished, Crawl space
Lot and exterior features
Lot size
25' X 108'
Lot area
2,723.27 ft²
Parking (total)
Garage (2)
Proximity
CEGEP, Daycare centre, Hospital, Metro, Park, Highway, Elementary school, High school, Public transportation, University, Bicycle path